2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
Model | Elise | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |